Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspire Charter Academy
Gary, IN, United States
Job DescriptionParaprofessional (35 hours per week)
School Information:
Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Aspire Academy .
Why Choose Aspire Academy:
Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
Demonstrates consistent out performance against local districts on state tests.
Access to a best-in‑class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.
Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504‑behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
Implement result‑driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.
Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.
Assist with the required compliance documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.
Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Info- Job Identification 62786
- Job Category Instructional Paras
- Posting Date 11/10/2025, 06:47 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 4900 W. 15th Ave., Gary, IN, 46406, US
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